Read the new issue of Sustainable Truck&Van magazine. Out now!
The second issue of the year of Sustainable Truck&Van magazine will be distributed at Solutrans 2025, from November 18 to 22 in Lyon.
News
Latest articles
Volvo Trucks enhances its I-Roll technology with stop/start functionality
The new engine stop/start functionality is activated at speeds above 60 km/h. Depending on enabling conditions such as topography and ambient temperature, the new I-Roll with Engine stop/start will be able to cut up to one percent of fuel and CO2 emissions on top of already achieved savings. The new...
UK, the HIVED electric network expands beyond London reaching eight more cities
"For the first time, we’re taking our parcel delivery network beyond London, bringing a reliably better delivery experience to new cities, including Bath, Bournemouth, Brighton, Bristol, Portsmouth, Poole, Southampton and Worthing", we read on the company's blog.
Electric trucks, TRATON launches new financial tools to support the companies
TRATON GROUP has launched Green Finance Framework to finance and refinance battery-electric commercial vehicles. The new tool "enables capital providers to shift forward TRATON’s investments into battery-electric mobility through a broad range of green financing instruments, including Green Bonds, L...
The newly-opened DEKRA Battery Test Center in Brandenburg
The state-of-the-art test center will offer a comprehensive spectrum of battery tests under one roof. In addition to mechanical tests, performance and environmental tests, there will also be abuse tests in which batteries are subjected to stresses far beyond their normal use.
GATE welcomes new CEO Elio Fonti. The pay-per-use formula will be extended to new brands
On October 1st, GATE changed its corporate structure. Founded as part of the Iveco Group and specializing in pay-per-use long-term rental solutions for electric vehicles no more than three years ago, GATE is now 51% owned by Dutch vendor finance company DLL and 49% by the Iveco Group. During a digit...
Highlights
From lightweight materials to solutions for alternative powertrains, let’s see how JOST supports greener mobility
Additionally, JOST ensures advanced recycling solutions for end-of-life components. All these innovations aim to minimize environmental impact, decrease carbon footprint, and promote sustainability within the transportation sector. Let's see how, in terms of very concrete product and solutions. Here...
Read the new issue of Sustainable Truck&Van magazine. Out now!
The second issue of the year of Sustainable Truck&Van magazine will be distributed at Solutrans 2025, from November 18 to 22 in Lyon.
We attended DEKRA’s CV Outlook Conference in Berlin. A brainstorming session for the future of commercial transportation
We were in Berlin for DEKRA's Commercial Vehicle Outlook Conference, which took place on October 28 and 29. Several topics were addressed in an ongoing dialogue between industry, politics, and research. This is not an easy time for heavy transport, and competition from China is frightening: a change...
News
ZM Trucks is building first manufacturing plant in North America
The plant will be located in Fontana, California. There, the manufacturer will have its new regional headquarters as well. According to the plans, the 210,000-square-foot brand new facility will be capable of assembling up to 100,000 vehicles per year.
[Update] ZF may spin off Electrified Drive Technologies division
ZF is apparently evaluating a full spin-off of its Electrified Drive Technologies division under a project called “Verde”. ZF points out that such move wouldn’t affect the Commercial Vehicles division as it concentrates on a branch of the company targeting the passenger car sector.
Nissan and Honda officially terminate MoU. The all-Japanese alliance is no longer on the table
The negotiations that have taken place since December 23 between the top management of the two companies did not lead to white smoke because Honda intended, in practice, to acquire the smaller Nissan, while the latter wanted to maintain its de facto independence.
Isuzu plans new commercial vehicle production facility in South Carolina
According to Isuzu, the new production plant is expected to employ more than 700 people, with an annual production capacity of approximately 50,000 vehicles by 2030. The Japanese company's will is to produce both electric commercial vehicles and ICE commercial vehicles at the premises to be opened i...
Iveco Group’s newly released financial results. Slight loss in revenues (-4%), adjusted EBIT up
Last year, consolidated revenues amounted to €15,289 million compared to €15,978 million in 2023 (down 4%). "We are reconfirming our full year 2025 preliminary forecast for heavy-duty trucks in Europe at between 280-290 thousand registrations, signalling a stabilisation of the market", said CEO Pers...
Hyzon CEO Parker Meeks resigns. In the next days the company could be dissolved
Hyzon is in serious trouble. Due to the insufficient hydrogen mobility market, Hyzon is simply running out of money. Now, in the next few days a shareholder meeting is scheduled, and the company is likely to be dissolved.
ReVolt Motors to unveild new hybrid Peterbilt truck in the U.S.
In terms of environmental benefits, ReVolt states that the hybrid system can slash carbon emissions by 40%, even with diesel fuel usage, positioning the vehicle for EPA certification as a near-zero emissions solution. “American truckers want their trucks to reflect their identity, and our retrofit ...
Scania people are actually helping out Northvolt by spending time in the Swedish plant
Reuters writes that Scania is particularly active in supporting the company in its day-to-day life by putting people in the factory, trying "to boost quality and output at the struggling electric vehicle battery maker as it scrambles to secure funds". We're talking about the Northvolt Ett in Skellef...
CATL to provide DHL with energy storage systems and energy management platforms
CATL will provide advanced liquid cooling energy storage systems and energy management platforms to DHL's logistics parks. By connecting to battery swapping and superfast charging systems, CATL's comprehensive energy storage solution will help to enable the energy structure optimization across vario...
French battery maker Forsee Power achieved EBITDA break-even in 2024 despite turnover drop by 11%
Forsee Power recored a turnover of €151.8 million, down 11% compared to €171.3 million recorded in 2023. “After two years of very strong growth, the market slowed down in 2024", stated Christophe Gurtner, Founder & CEO of Forsee Power. "We approach 2025 with confidence and intend to resume our growt...
